Dalina® Midi Mariana Dahlia

Dalina® Midi Mariana is a named dahlia selection in the Dalina series. The Royal Horticultural Society lists its synonym as Dahlia ‘Dati’ and classifies the entry as a trade name; the captured selection retains its Dalina® Midi Mariana wording. ## Garden use Dahlias are tuberous-rooted perennials grown for their showy flowerheads and pinnately divided foliage. This selection can be used in a sunny flower border, bedding, or a patio container. Use a sunny border or patio container, with spacing suited to the plant as it develops. ## Growing conditions For dahlias, choose full sun and fertile, humus-rich soil that stays moist but drains freely. Water during dry periods and avoid leaving container soil saturated. In regions with a short growing season, start tubers after frost risk has passed and provide a sheltered, sunny position. ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers to encourage further bloom. Where winters are cold, cut the plant back after flowering and lift the tubers for storage; replant them in spring. The [RHS profile for Dalina® Midi Mariana](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/372415/dahlia-dalina-midi-mariana-dati-dalina-series-misc/details) records the Dati synonym, and the [RHS dahlia cultivation notes](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/514168/dahlia-dalaya-meena-yogi-kledh11031-dalaya-meena-series-p/details) provide general planting and care guidance.